reviewer

noun

re·​view·​er ri-ˈvyü-ər How to pronounce reviewer (audio)
: one that reviews
especially : a writer of critical reviews

Examples of reviewer in a Sentence

many reviewers were unhappy with the movie's cryptic ending
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Like me, many reviewers also appreciate the versatility of these ballet flats. Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025 If ChatGPT detects a teenager may be in mental distress, a human reviewer will determine whether to send an emergency alert to a parent. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025 According to reviewers, the shoes are wide-foot friendly and ideal for all-day wear. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025 Here’s what reviewers have to say about it. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reviewer

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reviewer was in 1642

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“Reviewer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reviewer. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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